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Thief steals power tools after breaking into van parked in Kilkenny town overnight

By Kilkenny Now 1st December 2020 0

A thief broke into a van that was parked in a Kilkenny town overnight and made off with the owner’s power tools. The theft occurred on Mill Street, Thomastown, overnight between Saturday and Sunday, November 21 – November 22. A local Garda source confirmed the thief made off with a range of tools, including an […]

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Heartless thieves steal wedding ring and jewellery during break-in at county Kilkenny house

By Kilkenny Now 16th November 2020 0

Thieves forced their way through the front door of a house in county Kilkenny and made off with jewellery, including a wedding ring. The burglary occurred a house in property in Caherleske, Dunnamaggin sometime between 6.30pm on Friday evening and 9.30am on Saturday. The thieves ransacked the house before stealing items of jewellery. A local […]

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Objection stalls popular Kilkenny pub’s plans to create outdoor dining area

By Kilkenny Now 13th November 2020 0

Plans to create an outdoor dining area at a well-known county Kilkenny pub have been put on ice. Last month Kilkenny County Council approved Torca Developments’ plans to transform an outdoor area at Carroll’s Public House, a protected structure in the centre of Thomastown. However, a member of a residents’ group living in the area […]

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High there! Drug drivers nabbed by gardai on Kilkenny roads

By Kilkenny Now 12th November 2020 0

Two motorists tested positive for cannabis after they were stopped on local roads in recent days. Gardai confirmed drivers in Kilkenny and Thomastown districts tested positive for the drug after they were subjected to road side oral fliud tests. A third driver stopped in neighbouring Carlow also tested positive for cannabis. A local Garda spokersperson […]

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5-star Kilkenny resort’s golf course plans back on track as objection is withdrawn

By Kilkenny Now 5th November 2020 Post a comment

A development at one of Kilkenny’s most exclusive golf resorts can now go ahead after an objection lodged against the plans was withdrawn. The owners of Mount Juliet Estate in Thomastown, MJBE Investments 3 Limited, made an application for the retention of planning permission that allowed them to remove the putting green course at Mount […]

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Cheers! Popular Kilkenny gastropub gets green light for new outdoor dining plans

By Kilkenny Now 30th October 2020 0

A well-known south Kilkenny pub has been given the go-ahead for its innovative plans to overhaul its premises to ensure customers can dine in comfort and in the open as we battle to cope with changes brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. Kilkenny County Council has approved Torca Developments plans to transform an outdoor area […]

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Green light for new development of social and affordable homes in Kilkenny town

By Kilkenny Now 24th October 2020 0

The construction of 25 new social and affordable homes in a county Kilkenny town can now get underway after the national planning authority gave the scheme the green light. In July Kilkenny County Council lodged plans with An Bord Pleanála seeking permission to build the development on lands off Lady’s well and the Newtown Road […]

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ALERT: Flooding hits rail services as Kilkenny braces for worst of weather warning

By Kilkenny Now 20th October 2020 0

The heavy winds and rain expected to batter Kilkenny for the remainder of today has already reaped havoc with some services. Irish Rail this morning took the decision to shut down Plunkett Station in Waterford due to the rising flood waters. Commuters are instead being provided with a bus transfer between Thomastown station and Waterford. […]

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Kilkenny Council wins more plaudits for innovative ‘age-friendly’ initiatives

By Kilkenny Now 19th October 2020 0

Kilkenny County Council has once again been recognised for the role it takes in trying to make the living experience of the elderly in our county easier. Chambers Ireland in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government this week revealed the shortlist for the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2020. For the […]

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The force is with you: Two new Superintendents appointed to county Kilkenny Garda station

By Kilkenny Now 17th October 2020 0

A county Kilkenny Garda Station has welcomed the arrival of two new superintendents. Superintendent Anthony Lonergan and Superintendent Patrick Murphy have both transferred into Thomastown Garda District in the latest shake-up of the force. The move is part of the latest round of allocations of Chief Superintendents and Superintendents across the country in what has […]